I'm 39 and got the automatic.
Reason, my girlfriend totaled my FX, I needed a car, wanted a Camaro, saw the Red Jewel Tintcoat paint, fell in love. SOLD!
For the record, my other car is heavily modified 1995 Mustang Cobra vert with a T-56, so I can still get my shift fix. The Camaro is my daily driver. Don't you love rationalization.
I love my Camaro. I get smack from my Mustang friends and my Chevy friends. I just tell them I am an equal opportunity owner and driver.